Originally posted by jude11

Originally posted by Buddha1098
The NAU is all about getting our fair share of the resources in the Arctic.

We already have our fair share so I don't understand this point. In fact, our share is so fair that the US wants it.

Yes, and so does Russia. Want to pick sides? Being anti-American is easy. But to imply that Canada's destiny isn't inextricably linked to the super-Power directly south of them is naive. Russia planted a flag on the arctic sea floor. You want to honor that flag? Because you don't have the luxury of not taking sides.

Of course we'll be worse off and we won't get our fair share of our own resources.

When has Canada ever gotten their fair share? They have been shipping raw goods out of their country since before their inception (Hudson Bay Company).

Much of this anti"NAU" hysteria is just plain ol anti-Americanism, something Canadians are programmed to engage in. Of course, as others in this thread admit, it's the US military they will come running to when those resources are threatened.

antiNAUHysteria?

Anti-Americanism? Really? That old song? How about just Pro-Canadian? Or can't we love our Nation as much as Americans love theirs?

Tell you what, why doesn't the US just adopt the Canadian Flag when the NAU comes into play? That seems to be fair to me. Then see how many Americans turn Anti-Canadian instead of just Anti-Everyone-Else.

And running to the US for protection of our resources? Is this what the US is doing all over the World? Protecting other Nations that would otherwise steal that Nation's resources like oil? How generous and Un-Selfish Washington is. Always thinking of others. lol

If you actually think it's a good thing, I can only believe that you don't understand the implications of what is really happening and are just choosing this thread for a typical Anti-Anything-But-America post. Read the thread and you will see that there are Americans not wanting this either.

Then again, they speak from actual knowledge of the subject.

Originally posted by jude11


Anti-Americanism? Really? That old song? How about just Pro-Canadian? Or can't we love our Nation as much as Americans love theirs?

Who said you cant love your country?

Tell you what, why doesn't the US just adopt the Canadian Flag when the NAU comes into play? That seems to be fair to me. Then see how many Americans turn Anti-Canadian instead of just Anti-Everyone-Else.

Thanks for proving my point about this being about anti-American sentient and not an informed critique of the substance of any proposed legislation.

And running to the US for protection of our resources? Is this what the US is doing all over the World? Protecting other Nations that would otherwise steal that Nation's resources like oil? How generous and Un-Selfish Washington is. Always thinking of others. lol

You are missing the point. You imply Canadians dont need the US, but then you say they can lean on the US military for help when they need. Which is it?

If you actually think it's a good thing, I can only believe that you don't understand the implications of what is really happening and are just choosing this thread for a typical Anti-Anything-But-America post. Read the thread and you will see that there are Americans not wanting this either.

I'm not saying I'm for it. I'm asking those who are against it if they can define what parts of it are actually NOT in Canada's interest.

Then again, they speak from actual knowledge of the subject.

Cute.
It's unfortunate tht you feel the need to engage in personal attacks and straw men debates, but I suspect tht is the tactic of someone emotionally invested in a topic they KNOW little about.

Can you illustrate for me what specific aspects of any "NAU" policy will actually negatively effect YOU as a Canadian. Specifics, please.